Quantifiable and feasible estrus detection using the ultrasonic sensor array and digital infrared thermography |
Lee, Ji Hwan
(Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University)
Lee, Dong Hoon (Department of Biosystems Engineering, Chungbuk National University) Yun, Won (Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University) Oh, Han Jin (Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University) An, Ji Seon (Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University) Kim, Young Gwang (Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University) Kim, Gok Mi (Department of Beauty Art, Yonam College) Cho, Jin Ho (Division of Food and Animal Science, Chungbuk National University) |
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